The best road cycling routes around Chapaize

The picturesque place of worship, built in a simple Romanesque style, is located in the small hamlet of Lys. The church was built in the early 12th century (approximately between 1100 and 1150) by Benedictine monks from the Abbey of Saint-Philibert in Tournus. Later, it came under the influence of the famous Cluny Abbey. Typical of rural Romanesque art in Burgundy, the building made of unplastered natural stones has a very simple structure. It has a single, narrow nave, a distinctive square bell tower with a saddle roof (bâtière), and a semicircular apse.

The castle has been officially protected as a Monument historique (historic monument) since 1946. The estate has a main building with a hip roof. The complex is flanked by two striking round towers with conical roofs and embrasures. The building combines medieval defensive elements with Renaissance decorations, such as a decorated door in the courtyard. First mentions of the noble family on the grounds date back to the 14th century.

The Saint-Martin church in Chapaize is a beautiful, old church. Its huge, 35-meter-high tower can be seen from afar. The church was built almost 1000 years ago in the Romanesque style, it has thick stone walls and round arches.

The tour leads through a picturesque, typically Burgundian landscape of rolling fields, dense forests, and vineyards. It connects the small, historic communities of Bray, Cortambert, and Blanot. In the listed historic village of Blanot, you will find, among other things, the famous Grottes de Blanot (a cave that reaches over 80 meters deep into the earth) as well as a historic Romanesque church. www.burgund-touri... +1

The classic ascent from Mancey is considered a tough short climb in Category 3. Over a distance of 2.2 kilometers, 166 meters of altitude must be overcome. The average gradient is 7.55%, with peak sections of up to 14%. The path junction leads to various hiking trails and gravel paths through the wooded and wine-rich hilly landscape of the Mâconnais.

The pass is located on Rue des Maquisards in the municipality of Nanton. It is a popular destination for cycling tours. The ascent from the municipality of Mancey covers a distance of 2.2 kilometers. Cyclists overcome 166 meters of altitude on this tough route with an average gradient of 7.55%. The surrounding area also offers a versatile network of trails for easy to medium-difficulty hikes through rolling hills, mixed forests, and to nearby viewpoints such as Roche d'Aujou.

The municipality has a total of five historic washhouses from the 19th century. They have been lovingly restored by an association of volunteers and reflect the rural cultural history of the region. The structure is made of characteristic local natural stone. In the 19th century, such washhouses not only served for cleaning laundry but were also a central social meeting point for the village community.

The striking Romanesque structure dates from the 12th century. The church towers protectively over the valley and houses valuable wall paintings from the late 13th century.